Viking

Viking cruises, from someone who sails them

Viking is one of my favorite ways to see the world. No kids, no casinos, no nickel-and-diming. Just good food, beautiful ships and a lot of time actually spent in the places you came to see.

Here’s the short version of how Viking’s three types of cruises compare.

Which kind of Viking cruise?

	Ocean	River	Expedition
Ship size	Under 1,000 guests	About 190 guests on European longships	378 guests
Where	Europe, Scandinavia, Alaska, Asia, around the world	Europe’s rivers, the Nile, the Mekong, the Mississippi	Antarctica, the Arctic, the Great Lakes
Pace	A mix of sea days and ports	A new town almost every day, docked right in town	Landings, Zodiac rides and science on board
Best for	First-timers to Viking, longer trips	People who want to see a lot of Europe without repacking	Bucket-list travelers

Viking Ocean

Adults-only ships, a veranda in every stateroom.

Learn more →

Viking River

Europe and beyond, docked right in town.

Learn more →

Viking Expedition

Antarctica, the Arctic and the Great Lakes.

Learn more →

What's included on every Viking cruise

A guided shore excursion in every port
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Wi-Fi
Specialty coffee, tea and bottled water all day
All onboard meals, with no extra charge for the alternative restaurants
Port taxes and fees

What’s not included: gratuities, cocktails outside meal times (unless you add the Silver Spirits package), optional excursions and airfare, unless you book Viking Air.

Why book Viking with me?

Viking fares look the same everywhere, so here’s what you get from me:

The right itinerary. Some Viking itineraries have a lot of sea days and some have almost none. I’ll tell you which ones I’d pick, and why.
Air and hotels that make sense. When Viking Air is the better deal, and when it isn’t. Plus pre- and post-cruise stays.
Someone to call. Before, during and after.

From my own trips

My Viking favorites

Favorite itineraries

Rhine Getaway for castles and small towns, and Mediterranean Odyssey for history and iconic ports. They show two very different ways to travel with Viking.

Don't miss

The included shore excursion in each port. It gives you a starting point for exploring.

What surprised me

Viking Ocean and River have the same destination-focused approach, but the days feel different. I’ll help you choose the one that fits how you like to travel.

Join the community

Join my Viking group

Thinking about Viking, or already hooked? My Facebook group is where Viking fans swap tips, share photos and ask questions before they book.

Viking Ocean Cruises group

Questions, ship tips, itinerary ideas and Viking news from people who love Viking as much as I do.

Join the group →

Discover the Magic

Ready to plan your Viking cruise?

Tell me which Viking trip you’ve been eyeing, or just when you’d like to travel. I’ll help you narrow it down.